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eratosthenes
Citizen
Username: Eratosthenes
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 9:31 pm: |     |
We have some old original windows, chains and all, on the second floor. The debate is this: replace the windows (with tilt-wash windows) or have window cleaners out regularly to clean a handful of windows. Third alternative: anyone have advice on washing such windows from inside the house?
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us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 907
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 6:00 am: | |
You can wash your own windows, or have someone wash them for you. That would cost about five bucks per window. That would also include storm windows. Having that done even twice a year is a lot cheaper than replacing them. If your windows are in decent shape, I would avoid replacing them. There is quite a bit of additional work you will need to have done with replacement windows. Woodwork and such will have to replaced or repainted.
Washing a double hung window from the inside is a "job and a half", especially if the top sash doesn't come down easily. Give Cleaning America a call at 800-528-2321. |
bpaandco
Citizen
Username: Bpaandco
Post Number: 56
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 12:39 pm: | |
It all depends on money, time and how attached you are to keeping the windows. I had a house that was built in 1877, and decided to replace all the windows. Not only was I able to keep them cleaner, but the winters were warmer. As much as I love history and old houses, I loved the new windows. |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 62
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 2:52 pm: | |
I use the Windex Exterior window cleaner, it comes with a bottle that you attach to your hose, it works pretty good, especially for our third floor, which is hard to get. I remove and clean the storms by hand and then use the Windex, I don't even need to get on a ladder. |
eratosthenes
Citizen
Username: Eratosthenes
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:02 am: | |
Thanks for the recommendations. Someone else pointed out another alternative, putting in new jamb liners in the old windows, so you can tilt clean them. This involves cutting off some of the sides of the windows, and routing a groove in the edges. There is a company in Newark selling these jamb liners:
http://www.oldfashionedwindows.com/jamb_liners.htm
Now there is the issue of interchanging screens/storms once a year.... |
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